CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX53 SXT

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,156 mi
Last recorded203,156 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 SXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 203,156 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust under body

Fail 26 Sep 2022 203,150 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust under body

Pass 17 Sep 2021 192,895 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 189,272 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 189,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 184,760 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 184,754 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 178,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 172,846 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle outer plastic casing missing (5.2.4a)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Sep 2017 172,842 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle outer plastic casing missing (5.2.4a)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 166,519 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Fail 16 Sep 2016 166,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Pass 18 Sep 2015
Pass 23 Sep 2014 147,396 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 137,999 miles

Drivers seat belt stork case missing

Fail 20 Sep 2013 137,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Drivers seat belt stork case missing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 125,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,537 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,614 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX53 SXT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 SXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX53 SXT?

You can check the full history of AX53 SXT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX53 SXT registered?

AX53 SXT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is AX53 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 SXT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX53 SXT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX53 SXT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.